00 T/A ac idler pulley

[transmaxed]

So yesterday I wanted to replace my ac idler pulley as I suspect its what the squeeking noise is coming from (i already replaced tensioner and idler pulleys on main drive to no avail). Anyway the bolt that holds on the pulley is a retaro torx bolt. I got the T50 torx socket and went to work. After trying for a long time and burning myself here and there, i couldnt get this bitch to move. It felt like I started to strip the damn thing so I gave up. Now I have no idea what to do. The dealer wants $115 (1 hour labor) to do this for me. I was shocked they charge an hour labor to remove 1 bolt.
Anyway I dont think anyone can get this thing off without some kinda power tools, lift, and who know what else if I really did strip this thing.
I am so fed up I dont mind paying for this to get done, but I am anal about where my car goes so I dunno where to take it. And $115 bucks for 1 bolt doesnt justify good labor. Any ideas on where to go or who can help?

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[Mickey]

Whats the difference if you snap the shit or the dealership does? If they snap it they're going to charge you extra time to extract the bolt anyway. Spray that bitch down with pb blaster and go to town. Spray it wait a while, spray it again, wait some more and then try to get it out. instead of just forcing the hell out of your wrench or ratchet try to tap the tool youre using with your fist or a hammer.

 

[SaturdaysGS]

Is it reverse threaded? IIRC on my car it is, but I wouldnt know about a LS1.

 

[skeezer]

I've got the same issue, just haven't fucked with it.

Let me know what you find out, LOL.

 

[IDAFC21]

go to walmart, or autozone might have it too. look for a bottle of marvel mystery oil. pour on bolt. let soak in overnight. return and and unscrew bolt w/ ease.

 

[XxApollynxX]

Are you willing to travel to Batavia? We have a lift, air tools, etc. I have owned 5 f-bodies and have modded/fixed many many others maybe I can help you out?

 

[transmaxed]

Is it reverse threaded? IIRC on my car it is, but I wouldnt know about a LS1.

Idk... i cant find much info on this thing. I hope not... how can i tell?

 

[PANDA]

Did you take off the belt and spin all the pulleys by hand as I have said yet? Stop replacing shit if you don't know its the problem.

 

[transmaxed]

Did you take off the belt and spin all the pulleys by hand as I have said yet? Stop replacing shit if you don't know its the problem.

I did, none make noise when spinning by hand.

 

[bikrboy128]

have you tried spraying the individual pulleys w/ PB blaster while the is running? i agree with panda, throwing parts at it isnt very smart.